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• Specifying Fireplaces in Commercial Projects

  07-07-2026 11:48 via indesignlive.com
  
  Fireplaces continue to play an important role in shaping atmosphere and shared spaces across a wide range of commercial projects. They can be found everywhere from hospitality venues and hotel lobbies to apartment developments and aged care environments.It should be noted, however, that integrating a fireplace into commercial architecture can present a number of technical challenges, particularly in terms of ventilation, fire safety, spatial constraints and regulatory compliance.This CPD present
  
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• Designing Spaces for Independent Living – Tapware & Grabrail Design

  07-07-2026 11:35 via indesignlive.com
  
  With more people choosing to age at home and an increasing focus on inclusive environments, the demand for fixtures that blend functionality, safety and style has never been greater. Today’s session explores how tapware and grabrail design can support independence, safety and accessibility in both residential and commercial spaces.By the end of today’s session, you’ll be able to translate the principles of universal design into practical, real-world outcomes that benefit occupa
  
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• Designing Multi‑Residential Projects that Deliver – Performance, Acoustics & Smarter Project Outcomes

  07-07-2026 11:29 via indesignlive.com
  
  Thanks to various factors – including population growth, the ongoing housing crisis, and environmental concerns associated with urban sprawl – Australia’s urban landscapes are changing. The country that was once best-known for its ubiquitous quarter-acre suburban blocks is now seeing more and more medium and high-density residential developments.As we move to higher density living, it is important that the quality of housing delivered remains high. With demand for higher perfor
  
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• Understanding and Respecting Country – Pathways to Effective Collaboration & Co-Design

  07-07-2026 08:37 via indesignlive.com
  
  In this session of CPD Live, “Understanding and Respecting Country – Pathways to Effective Collaboration & Co-Design” we consider Indigenous art and design in the context of the architectural sector.Noting the significance of design to First Nations peoples across Australia and the work of Indigenous designers, artists, and architects within the built environment, we also shine a light on collaborations between them and non-Indigenous architects.Our panel (of both Indigenou
  
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• Balcony Drainage Systems in Multi Residential Design – Challenges, Solutions and the Impact of NCC 2025

  07-07-2026 08:24 via indesignlive.com
  
  Balconies are a popular feature in multi-residential buildings, offering occupants an appealing blend of indoor and outdoor living. However, these spaces present specific challenges in terms of drainage. Without effective water management systems, they are susceptible to water accumulation, which in turn, can lead to structural issues and building degradation.As multi-residential developments continue to expand across Australia, the complexity of balcony designs has grown. This has resulted in a
  
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• ‘Going All In’ to Meet the Climate Crisis

  07-07-2026 08:16 via indesignlive.com
  
  Though the exact figure varies slightly depending on methodology and source, it is generally accepted that the built environment is responsible for around 40% of global greenhouse gas emissions. A sobering statistic for all involved, it nevertheless leaves architects, builders, and others with some important question – along the lines of ‘how can we make a difference?’ – to answer.The difficulty here is that, beyond the above-mentioned statistic, lies a lot of d
  
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• Structural Ceiling Systems in Data Centres

  07-07-2026 07:42 via indesignlive.com
  
  Secure facilities designed specifically to house IT infrastructure (including servers, data storage drives, and networking equipment), data centres are becoming familiar sights across our urban landscapes.In fact, thanks largely to the AI boom, it is estimated that by 2030 USD1.85 trillion will be spent on the construction of data centres globally. Meanwhile, over the same time period, USD67.5 billion is expected to be spent on these increasingly ubiquitous structures.Given the critical nature o
  
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• Greg Lamb on designing for disconnection

  07-07-2026 06:51 via indesignlive.com
  
  As part of the SpeakingOut! series for the 2026 INDE.Awards, Program Director Jan Henderson sits down with leading voices across architecture and design to unpack the ideas shaping the built environment. In this episode, she speaks with Greg Lamb of Hogg & Lamb, in a conversation supported by Hästens, partner of The Health & Wellbeing Space category. Together, they explore how thoughtful design can create meaningful moments of pause, connection and restoration.With more than 30
  
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• The winners of the 2026 NSW Architecture Awards

  07-07-2026 05:59 via indesignlive.com
  
  The Australian Institute of Architects celebrated the state’s best architecture last week, with Central Station taking home the NSW Architecture Medallion at the 2026 NSW Architecture Awards.Held at Sydney‘s City Recital Hall and hosted by Tim Ross, the annual awards brought together practices from across New South Wales to recognise excellence across public, commercial, residential, educational, heritage and interior architecture. While projects of every scale were honoured througho
  
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• Dipped in integrity: The profound depth of Aeron Chair’s extended palette

  07-07-2026 04:17 via indesignlive.com
  
  When Bill Stumpf and Don Chadwick first designed the Aeron Chair in 1994, the pioneering seat that heralded a new era of ergonomics and material innovation was briefly accompanied by a palette of jewel-like tones.Shades like Amethyst and Sapphire reflected the metallic sensibility of the era; however, at the time, they could only be applied to the exposed flexible surface of the revolutionary Pellicle suspension – rather than to the whole form of the chair. This created a noticeable contra
  
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